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“A time of deep reflection” Bishop Jack Urame (ELCPNG) looks back on the Retreat of Newly Elected Leaders
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“It felt like meeting the world – and my world got bigger with it!” Bishop Barbara Collins (ELCA) reflects on the Retreat of Newly Elected Leaders
Lutheran, Mennonite and Catholic team finalizes report on baptism Current phase of trilateral dialogue concludes
A deeper understanding of Lutheranism worldwide Retreat of Newly Elected Leaders in Geneva and Wittenberg
Reformation: A bridge between the local and global church Courses on LWF booklets in Estonia a source of inspiration for ongoing reformation
“Laying a foundation for the future” Government of Djibouti integrates refugees into national education system
Celebrating 50 years of women’s ordination in Estonia Tribute to Rev. Laine Villenthal and call for ongoing reformation
Freed to fulfill God’s purpose Swiss Lutherans mark 500 years of the Reformation and 50 years of congregational life
Pleading for freedom and life Argentine churches seek state answers over disappeared activist Santiago Maldonado
“‘Lutheran’ stands for compassionate embrace and service” LWF General Secretary Martin Junge on his visit to the Lutheran Church in Australia and New Zealand
